Ukraine has the potential to expand bilateral agricultural trade with the United States, particularly in the export of meat, eggs, corn, and queen bees. This was reported by the State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection following the working visit of its head, Serhiy Tkachuk, to the U.S.
During the visit, Tkachuk held meetings with representatives of three divisions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
In discussions with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), both sides explored ways to increase bilateral trade in agricultural products. Ukraine has the potential to replace Russian and Chinese products in the U.S. market, officials noted. Particular attention was given to opening the U.S. market for Ukrainian poultry and eggs.
At the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) meetings, the focus was on access for Ukrainian poultry meat and eggs to the U.S. market. Ukraine has already provided all necessary information and expressed readiness to undergo inspections, including online formats—a practice previously successful in interactions with the U.K., Canada, and the EU. The Ukrainian side also emphasized progress on applications for pork and beef exports, and FSIS confirmed its readiness for technical consultations.
The meeting with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) focused on the epizootic situation, disease assessment procedures, and inspections. Discussions also covered applications for Ukrainian corn and queen bee exports. The U.S. side positively noted the progress on corn and promised to review the bee-related applications soon.
“These dialogues confirm that even during the war, Ukraine’s agricultural sector remains a reliable and promising partner. We feel the support of our American colleagues and their readiness to move forward in opening new opportunities for Ukraine,” Tkachuk concluded.
